Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $47,820 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $70,590
Employed locally 120
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $58,180
    90th
    $70,590

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 78% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $127,160
    Maine $127,160
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,120
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $80,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070

    Nearby metros — Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $62,250
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $60,200
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $59,700
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $59,220
    Modesto, CA $58,740

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,490
    Human Resources Specialists$59,160
    Project Management Specialists$77,230
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,990
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,960
    Cost Estimators$62,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Springfield, MO is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries?

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Springfield, MO is 19.5% below the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Springfield?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.